Within the past five (5) years, a minimum of three (3) years litigation paralegal experience in the field of personal injury litigation + in federal district courts, a plus;
Past experience working for a small-to-midsized law firm is ideal;
Past experience must include legal writing—namely, with respect to litigation filings;
Proficiency in calendar maintenance, i.e., tracking a large volume of contemporaneous deadlines;
The ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities white remaining focused;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to provide excellent client service;
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and E-Filing;
Must be detail-oriented, capable to multi-tasking, and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to prioritize the workload independently;
Must possess a team-oriented mindset;
Must be able to reliably commute to [Insert Office City+ZIP] or plan to relocate before starting work.
Responsibilities
Duties for the position will include the following:
Summarizing cases and briefing the attorneys
Review case documents
Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments
Drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions, and pleadings
Preparing and filing documents with courts
Enter key dates in the docketing system
Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes
Recording billable and non-billable time
About Ledger Law Firm
Our multi-state law firm handles a large docket of catastrophic personal injury cases, including automobile collisions, trucking collisions, premises liability cases. THIS IS A AMAZING PLACE TO WORK WITH SOME OF THE BEST TALENT IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION!
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Company Description
Preeminent Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm with offices in California, Texas & Washington
Preeminent Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm with offices in California, Texas & Washington
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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